From SwissInfo - link at the end of the article Switzerland, where citizens vote four times a year, has a longstanding tradition of...

Something needs fixing! Definition: "Picture a town where the streets are riddled with potholes, each one a small but persistent nuisance...

Switzerland’s Federal Council is comprised of seven ministers representing distinct & separate political parties. This unique set up...

This is an invite for you to shift your perspective on governance and its dynamics. Reflect on the Swiss model of Direct Democracy, where...

A Model of Direct Democracy and Decentralized Policing (Chart below compares Switzerland and the UK - source given) Switzerland's...

In the land of politics, a tale is spun, Of Direct Democracy, oh what fun! But politicians in their suits so neat, Find it quite a...

What is GDP per capita? Imagine you have a big pie  that represents all the money made in a country. Now, imagine you cut that pie into...

From Epic Maps - The number of referendums held in each country’s history Check out Switzerland  #DirectDemocracy Is DD why it ranks as...

Some great points and some that might appear negative. But in the end people see it as being "part of the greater good" How Switzerland...

In this episode, Oliver Hartwich has a conversation with a special guest the Swiss ambassador to New Zealand. They have a wide-ranging...

Where Does Change Begin: The Imperative of Government Transparency and Accountability What would be an important Referendum to kick off...

In Switzerland people buy locally. However, take note, "the choice in supermarkets is far less than in other countries" and most of it is...

Switzerland  appears at the very top of this statistical chart about Public Trust in Government. That’s wonderful. However, the chart I...

In the picturesque land of Flourtopia, democracy was as cherished as freshly baked bread. For generations, Flourtopia had prided itself...

Once upon a time in the Swiss Alps, amidst the cowbells and chocolate factories, there brewed a legendary pact known as the Swiss Oath,...

Switzerland is renowned for its unique system of direct democracy, where citizens actively participate in decision-making processes at...

1) SOCIAL CONTRACT Swiss Direct democracy reinforces the social contract, underpinning the legitimacy of political authority, by allowing...

Definitions:: A canton in Switzerland is a larger administrative region, akin to a state, while a municipality is a smaller local...

This post is a bit lengthier than my usual ones, but I believe it's important to delve into this topic as part of a brief series on...

Switzerland is akin to a stunning park to live in, offering a blend of economic prosperity, low crime rates, and exceptional quality of...